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Definition of Types of Sound

The following are definitions of types of sound:

Sound Bites - short segments of a longer interview or speech that is inserted into a video program or news package.

Stand Ups (as related to broadcast news production) -  when a reporter appears in front of the camera to narrate part of a story – most often at the beginning to set up the story, or at the very end.

Narration - the process of narrating a story; commentary accompanying a movie.

Natural Sound (Atmosphere or Ambient Sound) - refers to the background sounds.

Foley - the recorded sound effects post-shoot.

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